Isola Blu Eau de Parfum bottle Isola Blu
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2014
£££££ Price Tier ££
United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum bottle United Dreams Live Free

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Isola Blu Eau de Parfum
Divisive, expensive, and baffling. Isola Blu is either a luxurious citrus masterpiece, an elevated take on beloved classics, or an overpriced, short-lived cleaning product. Most agree it's great, but many find it derivative and not worth the hefty price tag.
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Our Verdict - United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
This budget-friendly green tea and citrus blast is a decent warm weather spritz, but be ready to overspray. Its fleeting performance means you'll need to reapply constantly, making it better for a quick refresh than a long-lasting statement.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 16%
Floral 19% 20%
Fruity 13% 7%
Green 16% 13%
Sweet 16% 15%
Warm 9% 14%
Woody 7% 12%
Earthy 7% 5%
Animalic 7% 12%
Fresh 25% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Isola Blu EdP
United Dreams Live Free EdP

Notes

Accords

Isola Blu Eau de Parfum United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
56%
Green
82%
78%
Aromatic
54%
69%
Woody
55%
66%
Fresh Spicy
64%
49%
Fresh
64%
49%
Fruity
54%
46%
White Floral
52%
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
49%
Amber
48%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Green shared
56%
82%
Aromatic shared
78%
54%
Woody shared
69%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
64%
Fresh shared
49%
64%
Fruity shared
49%
54%
White Floral shared
46%
52%
52%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

Isola Blu Eau de Parfum United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Isola Blu Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal Sport

Its sophisticated, fresh-woody profile makes it suitable for various settings. While some find its projection moderate, others report it's beast-mode, so mindful application for the office is key. It's too refined for active sport but shines in casual, date, and smart-casual formal wear.

United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather or for sport. The poor longevity and sillage relegate it to 'after shower' or at-home use, making it unsuitable for formal events or serious dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Apple, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Isola Blu Eau de Parfum
United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
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